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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 21: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, looks on during the elimination bracket qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 21, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 21: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, looks on during the elimination bracket qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 21, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Denny Hamlin has surely been known for his enjoyable moments during his younger days. But like everyone, with age comes responsibilities in life. Recently, while having a conversation with former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick, Hamlin stated how his lifestyle from his younger days have changed over the years.
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Hamlin said, “Back in my day, I’ve partied enough for many lifetimes, but now that I got a couple kids it’s just, things are different now, you know. It’s just my days start earlier, I have Meetings every single day that start earlier, and yeah I just, you know by the time I get the kids put to bed or we get the kids put to bed it’s done time for me.”
Aside from racing in the Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin also co-owns the Cup Series team, 23XI Racing along with NBA legend Michael Jordan. Considering having two teams on his plate, the pressure and workload must occupy most of his days.
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Denny Hamlin and Danica Patrick’s Relationship
Back in the time racing together in the Cup Series, the pair were considered to be really good friends.

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – APRIL 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in the Ruoff Mortgage victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 03, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
They even had a now infamous confrontation after the 2015 Daytona 500 race, where Danica was upset with Hamlin and grabbed him by the shirt and had an intense conversation with him. Thankfully the argument did not escalate as Hamlin remained calm and composed and helped Patrick understand the situation. But a wild Tony Stewart was present listening to the argument only to leave after taking a dig at Hamlin to sum up his off track entertainment.
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The pair soon got over their slight tussle and remain friends to this day.
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